SR500 build

[TerryK]

 

[Drey6]

This shit is solid. Adopt me as your son so I can get a bike too.

 

[cb400f caferacer]

Holy cow!

Thats some awesome work you did there!

 

[Maritime]

Just needs a rear guard to stop shit from coating your filter but Love it anyway. Nice work.

 

[TerryK]

Thanks guys! It's funny how many adoption request Ive gotten because of this bike lol.

Maritime: I have indeed made a guard. It's a simple thin aluminum panel.

 

[Maritime]

Thanks guys! It's funny how many adoption request Ive gotten because of this bike lol.

Maritime: I have indeed made a guard. It's a simple thin aluminum panel.

Cool, I figured with all the attention to detail you put in, and the fact you have a front guard a rear one must have been on your list. Cheers

 

[TerryK]

A bit more welding.

Had to fabricate a rear brake pivot tube and a pusher tab as in my overzealous de-tabbing I cut off the original pivot in anticipation of custom rearsets, but the Motolanna ones use the stock pivot. live and learn!

New master cylinder tab made from a previously defunct bracket.

Rear brake complete (except for a stainless line I ordered.) Getting the geometry right for the pedal and master cylinder was a challenge. Looks good I think though.

I love the line between the brake pedal and the muffler. It just looks right.

 

[Maritime]

Sweet, that is clean.

 

[Drey6]

Thanks guys! It's funny how many adoption request Ive gotten because of this bike lol.

Maritime: I have indeed made a guard. It's a simple thin aluminum panel.

Soooo, I'll take that as a no. I guess I understand.

Brake set-up is sharp, my friend.

 

[bananas]

Fantastic craftsmanship. Love the attention to detail -- and that colour scheme!

Love those rearsets -- what brand are they?

 

[xb33bsa]

i really like it ! but
2 issues needs some side panels and it looks like you have the skills to knock out something really creative for that
pipe is way too short doesn't look right and is hurting your hp

 

[plagrone]

i really like it ! but
2 issues needs some side panels and it looks like you have the skills to knock out something really creative for that
pipe is way too short doesn't look right and is hurting your hp

Why does he need side panels?

 

[xb33bsa]

Why does he need side panels?

that is a personal choice, but it looks unfinished without them,to me
also riding in the rain is gonna suck, when the engine sucks water
the whole open triangle bit is really tired worn out and not attractive

 

[plagrone]

that is a personal choice, but it looks unfinished without them,to me
also riding in the rain is gonna suck, when the engine sucks water
the whole open triangle bit is really tired worn out and not attractive

I mean, I kind of agree. I usually prefer the more substantial look of a bike with side panels and stock filters... Unfortunately my path had already been chosen as my frame already had tabs removed. When done well, however, like this bike... I dig it. You really have to go all out and dedicate to a build to make the triangle clean and aesthetically pleasing

 

[TerryK]

Thank for the kind words guys, and the criticism.....but: The bike was build for my son with his input on how HE wanted it to look. It looks right when he says it looks right. We are well aware of the limitations and advantages of various parts and set ups. I carefully weighed each option and idea for function vs aesthetics and each part is made with these in mind.

The whole inner fender/side panel issue is moot as the bike will not be ridden in the rain (on purpose) It's not a long haul bike, but a fun, quick handling, quick revving (hence the short pipe) back road burner/urban assault weapon, just like we designed it to be. No more, no less. And I must say, after putting a couple of hundred KMs on it the past 2 days I'd say we hit the nail right on the head.

I'm super stoked and proud of what we built here and he's going to be 100% happy with it as well.

 

[TerryK]

Fantastic craftsmanship. Love the attention to detail -- and that colour scheme!

Love those rearsets -- what brand are they?

Thank you sir! The rear sets are Motolanna.

 

[TerryK]

I had the seat redone because it didnt look quite right. Much better now.

 

[Maritime]

Very cool. the rear rock deflector is perfect. blocks shit from the carbs and basically dissapears from almost every angle.

 

[TerryK]

A friend did a pro photo shoot the other day. Here's a few from the shoot. More to come.

 

[BryanOC6]

Awesome build and great craftsmanship ! Bravo